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Author: johnakay
Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: chrome?
Replies: 7
Views: 3667

Re: chrome?

smoke up my ass.lol I've been getting these chromed for over 10 years so I have a good idea. taking it back for him to redo. in the last year he made nearly £3000 if not more. I'm coming up to 66 this year and this sort of hassle I can do without. I'd be quite happy to start selling in bare metal bu...
Author: johnakay
Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: chrome?
Replies: 7
Views: 3667

Re: chrome?

exactly my though but he was having none of it just blaming black stuff on the welds.
thanks for your replies much appreciated
Author: johnakay
Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: chrome?
Replies: 7
Views: 3667

Re: chrome?

yes from scratch.no wax is used now. I do what the chrome folks use. 1st GLU-TITE SIZING COMPOUND 2nd SATEEN GREASELESS GRITTED COMPOUND (BROWN) believe it or not it look scratched to death but it comes out nice. they've all been fine till the last 2 deliveries most are fine just the odd couple that...
Author: johnakay
Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: chrome?
Replies: 7
Views: 3667

chrome?

has this board changed. not been on it for quite awhile anyway can any of you chromer guys explain this and what the cause.the chromer blames the black stuff off the weld. I polished this thoroughly. no marks what so ever. I did 7 of them all polished the same and came out ok bar 2.... https://scont...
Author: johnakay
Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Lotherton Hall July 2014
Replies: 34
Views: 16303

mmmm never saw him.
we waited 3/4 hour before we went in .
and I stood beside my car so that he could see me.
tried to ring him?? has he gone on hols??
Author: johnakay
Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:44 am
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Lotherton Hall July 2014
Replies: 34
Views: 16303

I went with wify to meet up with compo but he never turned up nor is he replying to my emails or phone.
got to admit we were not impressed with the show.
its seem to be getting smaller.
will never visit again.
Author: johnakay
Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: w650...here is my....
Replies: 1
Views: 1755

w650...here is my....

oops ment to go in the bottom shed latest for the W650/800. made this for a customer.for some reason I cannot post pictures. never had problem before...here it is on ebay, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290906515905?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 also a back rest version..... htt...
Author: johnakay
Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: a clip fr one of my fav film.. TT no limits.........
Replies: 4
Views: 3021

I've got the DVD of it.
yes I'm an oldie but not that old :wink:
Author: johnakay
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: W650
Replies: 66
Views: 43288

Pigford the 1"handle bar is tapered at both ends if not then the two fixing point on the handle is either bigger or smaller. I can't remember which? I was thinking of getting a W650 and I was going to fit a lower bar if I bought one. my friend had one and he told me above. you cant just go and ...
Author: johnakay
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: lotherton hall classic bike show!!
Replies: 14
Views: 8030

well we went dont think any of you lot poped in :roll:
Author: johnakay
Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: lotherton hall classic bike show!!
Replies: 14
Views: 8030

Charlie wrote:I missed the last one so I will try to get to it this time. I will drop round and see you if I do John :)


hope all is well for the day and looking forward to meeting some of you guys.
is this your forum Charlie?
http://z650.proboards.com/
Author: johnakay
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: lotherton hall classic bike show!!
Replies: 14
Views: 8030

if its p****ng down I wont be going either :wink:
Author: johnakay
Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: lotherton hall classic bike show!!
Replies: 14
Views: 8030

lotherton hall classic bike show!!

its on the 29th july any members going?

I'll be putting my stall up under the name of classicrails all being well.
Author: johnakay
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1R seat rails
Replies: 4
Views: 2845

oops I thought you meant grab rails :oops:

seat rails are these em??
Image
Author: johnakay
Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Z1R seat rails
Replies: 4
Views: 2845

ask compo ZIR
I made 5 for him to sell on. john

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